St Stephen, Martyr

1	Stoned Stephen: martyr for the cross, 
	a witness to the grace of Christ; 
	the love of God, the Spirit's power;
	at one in Christian sacrifice.
	
2	He spoke of love, and lived the life 
	of one who challenged human wrong, 
	and when he had to make a choice, 
	Christ's Spirit lived and he was strong.
	
3	Today we stand in line with him, 
	or do we falter, turn away?
	The challenge may not be as great, 
	but God, give strength we plead and pray. Amen.

Andrew Pratt (born 1948)
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Tune: GONFALON ROYAL